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GK55 VPA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 123,595 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 123,595 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange weeping (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 66,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange weeping (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,467 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 59,467 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,938 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust condition

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 49,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,377 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,656 miles

all four tyres slightly perished on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,128 miles

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP GETTING VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,440 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,030 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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GK55 VPA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK55 VPA registered?

GK55 VPA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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